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Gessex Family History

Gessex Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Essex, Gessel, Messex, Gesser, Messer, Kessel, Jesse, Gressel, Tesser

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Where is the Gessex family from?

You can see how Gessex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gessex family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gessex families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gessex's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gessex families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gessex surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Gessex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gessex census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Gessex. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Gessex. For the veterans among your Gessex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gessex lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Gessex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gessex in 1970 was 64, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gessex ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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